Weather News Noaa And National Weather Service Job Cuts Raise Concerns About Forecasts

Florida forecasters and weather experts say budget cuts are taking a toll

Weather experts say if forecasts become less accurate, the public will lose faith in them — and residents will be less likely to heed warnings when their lives are in danger. Read More

Cuts to the NWS in California raise major concerns ahead of winter storm season

As California braces for a potentially difficult season, looming cuts to the National Weather Service raise concerns about the state's preparedness for unpredictable weather. Read More

National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’ with hundreds of positions vacant

Some National Weather Service staffers are working double shifts to keep forecasting offices open. Others are operating under a “buddy system,” in which adjacent offices help monitor severe weather in ... Read More

Here's how the government shutdown affects NOAA, National Weather Service

DENVER — While most public-facing National Weather Service operations and federal weather forecasting will continue through the federal government shutdown that started Wednesday, there will be some ... Read More

Volunteers Step In to Help Understaffed NOAA Track Hurricane Melissa

Staffing cuts and a federal government shutdown are stretching scientists’ ability to make valuable hurricane observations. Read More